Jean Kinsey

Jean Kinsey is a respected academic and professional in the field of agricultural economics, serving as Professor and Director Emerita at the University of Minnesota since 2010, following 34 years on the faculty. Kinsey has extensive experience as a consultant, focusing on food safety and consumer trends, including advisory roles on the Food Safety Council for ConAgra Foods. Additionally, Kinsey has held a position as a Director on the Board of Managers at PJM Interconnection, LLC since 2003, where responsibilities include serving on the audit committee and chairing the Competitive Markets Committee. Kinsey was also a committee member for the National Academies Institute of Medicine, contributing to a report on the impacts of the food system. Academic credentials include an M.S./Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of California - Davis and a Bachelor's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from St. Olaf College.